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Meet Eric & Nathan

Eric
Eric
Nathan
Nathan
 Precision Haircuts & Fades | Downtown San Diego Barber Studio
The 55-Minute Standard

Precision. Patience.
The Cut You Deserve.

Most shops rush you in 20 minutes. Eric and Nathan give you 55. We are an appointment-only studio for those who understand that quality requires time, and confidence is built on details.

The Craftsmen

Meet Your Barbers

Eric Gabrielson
12+ Years

Eric Gabrielson

Master Barber & Co-Founder

Eric built his reputation on the belief that a haircut is a relationship. He specializes in the details others skip—the corner of the fade, the texture of the top, and the straight-razor finish that lasts.

Specialties:
  • Fade Perfection
  • Textured Hair
  • Classic Tailored Cuts
Why Choose Eric
"The confidence of knowing your barber cares more about your hair than you do."
Book Eric
Nathan Galindo
8+ Years

Nathan Galindo

Master Barber

An artist with clippers. Nathan brings a modern, architectural approach to barbering. He adapts seamlessly to different head shapes and hair textures, ensuring a cut that grows out as well as it looks on day one.

Specialties:
  • Artistic Fades
  • Precision Blending
  • Modern Styles
Why Choose Nathan
"Finally finding a barber who understands head shape as well as hair length."
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Service Menu

Straightforward pricing. Comprehensive service. No hidden fees.

Precision Haircut

With Eric, Nathan

$501 hr

The standard for downtown grooming. A comprehensive service that restores your shape and your mindset. Includes shampoo and conditioner.

What's Included:
  • Consultation & Profile Analysis
  • Precision Scissor & Clipper Work
  • Hot Towel & Neck Shave
  • Shampoo & Conditioning
  • Style & Product Education
The Shift

"You stop worrying if your hair looks good. You just know it does."

Haircut & Beard

With Eric, Nathan

$751 hr 30 min

Complete grooming. Precision haircut, trim and line-up beard. Tea tree shampoo and conditioner, blow dry and style. Finished off with a straight razor.

What's Included:
  • Full Haircut Service
  • Beard Sculpting & Length Reduction
  • Straight Razor Line-Up
  • Tea Tree Shampoo & Condition
  • Hot Towel Finish
The Shift

"Walking out feeling like the sharpest version of yourself, ready for anything."

Beard Trim

With Eric, Nathan

$3030 min

Expert facial trimming and lining. (Beard shaping, trimming, and sculpting.)

What's Included:
  • Clipper Shaping
  • Shear Detailing
  • Cheek & Neck Line-Up
  • Product Application
The Shift

"From 'unkempt' to 'intentional' in 30 minutes."

Line-Up

With Eric, Nathan

$3030 min

Complete lining around head. (Nape lining with sideburns and forehead). Finished off with a straight razor.

What's Included:
  • Neck Shave
  • Sideburn Detailing
  • Around the Ear Clean-up
  • Straight Razor Finish
The Shift

"Looking fresh for the weekend without the full appointment commitment."

Buzz Cut

With Nathan

$3030 min

Buzz cut only consists of an even cut all over with a line up. (No fading or tapering involved).

What's Included:
  • Even Clipper Cut
  • Line Up
  • Clean Finish
The Shift

"Clean, simple, and effortlessly bold."

Kids Haircut

With Nathan

$401 hr

Haircut for kids 12 years old & under. 13 & up is booked under our standard haircut.

What's Included:
  • Patient Consultation
  • Gentle Cut
  • Styling
The Shift

"Giving the next generation their first taste of real grooming."

Shared High-Touch Session

With Nathan

$902 hr

Perfect for a parent and child (12 and under). +$10 for beard detail.

What's Included:
  • Two Full Haircuts
  • Simultaneous Booking
  • Quality Time
The Shift

"A shared ritual that becomes a core memory."

Haircut & Freestyle Design

With Nathan

$751 hr 30 min

Custom/Freestyle Design.

What's Included:
  • Full Haircut
  • Custom Razor Design
  • Creative Expression
The Shift

"Wearing your personality as art."

Black or Gold Mask Facial

With Eric, Nathan

$5045 min

Exfoliating facial scrub with hot facial steamer, finished off with a black (or gold) mask peel. Helps clear pores and removes toxins.

What's Included:
  • Exfoliating Scrub
  • Hot Steam Treatment
  • Peel-Off Mask
  • Skin Toning
The Shift

"Your skin breathing for the first time in months."

Color Enhancement

With Nathan

$2030 min

Apply color to make lines and beards pop, add a high definition look. Can also be used to darken or cover grey hair.

What's Included:
  • Color Application
  • Definition Detail
  • Natural Finish
The Shift

"Turning back the clock or turning up the contrast."

2 Precision Haircuts

With Nathan

$1002 hr

Book a dual appointment session for you and a guest.

What's Included:
  • Two Consecutive Sessions
  • Full Service for Both
The Shift

"Good grooming is better when shared."

The Process

Inside the 55 Minutes

Why does it take nearly an hour? Because we do the things others skip.

  1. 01
    5 min

    Consultation

    We sit down. We talk texture, lifestyle, and history. We don't start cutting until we know exactly where we're going.

    "Realizing you don't have to explain your head shape—we already see it."

  2. 02
    5 min

    Shampoo & Prep

    We wash before we cut. Removing product buildup ensures the hair lies naturally for a true precision cut.

  3. 03
    35 min

    The Cut

    Unrushed precision. Whether it's a skin fade or a scissor cut, we check every angle, cross-check every section, and blend with obsession.

    "Understanding that speed was the enemy of the style you actually wanted."

  4. 04
    10 min

    Style & Finish

    Straight razor on the neck. Hot towel. Drying and styling with premium products taught to you, so you can replicate it tomorrow.

    "The details you didn't think mattered (like the neck shave) become the only thing that matters."

  5. 05
    End

    Final Check

    Mirror check. Handshake. Walking out the door.

Proof of Precision

Precision Fade
Sharp Taper
Textured Cut
Clean Taper
Master Fade

Common Questions

Don't Settle for "Good Enough."

Eric or Nathan.

Consistent quality, every single time.

Questions? Text us directly at (619) 972-9849